P0263

P0263/000611 - Fuel Injector #1 (N30): Contribution/Balance Fault

Possible Symptoms

• Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON

Possible Causes

• Engine controller software out of date. See special notes
• Replacement Fuel Injectors (Injector Quantity Adjustment (IMA) channels) not calibrated to engine controller
• Faulty Fuel Injector
• Low compression or engine mechanical issues
• Carbon deposits on Pressure Sensor/Glow Plugs including Cylinder specific Internal Pressure Sensor DTCs

Possible Solutions

• Check/Update Engine controller software. See special notes
• Check Injector Quantity Adjustment (IMA) Adaptation channels
• Check/Replace Faulty Fuel Injector and calibrate IMA Adaptation channels
• Check the Engine mechanical condition in addition to the installed Pressure Sensor/Glow Plugs

Special Notes

• CR TDI engine controllers had several known software issues and dealer level flash updates over the years. Check the Official Factory Repair Information if your engine controller is not listed below:
  • VW:
    • When found in the NAR market 2009-2014 Jetta, Golf and Beetle CBEA and CJAA 2.0L CR TDI engine see TSB: 01-14-14
    • When found in the NAR market 2010-2014 Jetta, Golf and Beetle CBEA and CJAA 2.0L CR TDI engine see the Software update RVU/Recall TSB: 23O6
    • A combination of P0263/000611, P0266/000614, P0269/000617 and P0272/000626 are often found stored together in CBEA and CJAA 2.0L CR TDI engines